summary
Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Dignity for Aborted Children Act, aims to protect the dignity of fetal remains by requiring abortion providers to obtain informed consent from patients on the disposal of fetal tissue and to provide for the final disposition of fetal remains through interment or cremation within 7 days of the abortion procedure. The bill also establishes reporting requirements for abortion providers and third parties who receive fetal remains, and imposes civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance. The bill does not preempt any stricter state laws regarding the treatment of human remains.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (51)
Jackie Walorski (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Kevin Brady (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Jerry Carl (R),
David Cawthorn (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Liz Cheney (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Yvette Herrell (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Trey Hollingsworth (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
John Joyce (R),
Fred Keller (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
David McKinley (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Greg Pence (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Jason Smith (R),
Victoria Spartz (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/02/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/620/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr620/BILLS-117hr620ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr620/BILLS-117hr620ih.pdf.pdf |
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